Authors: Dave Vizard
ISBN-13: 9781412934558, ISBN-10: 1412934559
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date Published: May 2007
Edition: Cd-Rom
Book Synopsis
The author provides practical strategies to help educators deal with the unique challenges that may arise with students in further education.
Offering practical advice on how to motivate students, this book demonstrates how to:
- Deal effectively with confrontation
- Use support staff effectively
- Determine when to involve the college or school management team
- Work effectively with partner schools and parents
This guidebook includes a CD with reproducible INSET resources.
Table of Contents
Contents of the CD Rom vii
About the Author ix
Acknowledgements xi
How to Use this Book xiii
Why Are Some 14-16 Years Olds in Further Education? 1
Establishing and Developing Effective Links with Partner Schools 14
Making a Strong First Impression 22
Creating a Positive Learning Environment 31
Effective Strategies to Use with Students Displaying Challenging Behaviour 47
The Importance of Body Language 56
Managing Anger and Confrontation 71
Managing Difficult Groups 86
Establishing a Consistent Approach 101
Using the Whole Team: Behaviour Management Strategies for Support Staff 114
Staff Development Activities 122
Glossary of Key Terms and Acronyms in Schools and Further Education 153
References and Further Reading 156
Useful Websites 158
Index 159
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